State & Local Government News
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Non-Profit Access Point Revolutionizes “Signing Day” for Promising High School Students
In a moving and memorable - and the very first - "Signing Day" for students entering the non-profit Access Point apprenticeship program, leaders from business, education, and government gathered to cheer on kids from St. Louis' underserved communities. In all, nearly 200 are entering the transformational program to allow them to access the training and mentorship needed for a waiting, high-paying job. - September 08, 2023 - Access Point
Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego, Inc. and ehs International, Inc. Join Forces to Elevate Safety Training in California
Today, ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc) announced its new affinity partnership with the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego (ABC San Diego), marking a significant step towards enhancing safety training within the construction industry. ehs International will be the exclusive provider of Virtual Instructor-led Safety Training for ABC San Diego and its members. - August 22, 2023 - ehs International, Inc.
Black Business Association Presents Black Business Day Empowerment Fair in Partnership with U.S. Bank, KJLH, and the County and City of LA
In partnership with U.S. Bank, KJLH 102.3 FM, L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisorial District 2, and L.A. City Councilwoman Heather Hutt, Council District 10, the Black Business Association is excited to host a celebration of achievement, resilience, and community collaboration is... - August 17, 2023 - Black Business Association
OfficerPrivacy.com Pledges to Protect Privacy of New Field Training Officers
OfficerPrivacy.com, a leading provider of privacy and personal internet data removal services, announced today that they will be offering their exclusive services free of charge to the newest graduating class of Field Training Officers. This initiative will provide the resources these officers need... - July 24, 2023 - Pacific Data Forensics, LLC
Business Impact NW Awarded Grant to Establish Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center
VBOC Alaska provides counseling, entrepreneurial development tools, and funding opportunities for transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. - July 19, 2023 - Business Impact NW
Indiana University Online Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs like iGrad can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - July 17, 2023 - iGrad
Project Hosts is Leading with 34 FedRAMP Authorizations to Operate (ATOs)
Project Hosts, a leading provider of turnkey compliance services for government and healthcare organizations, announced today that its GSS One - Azure, a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized cloud platform, achieved three additional authorities to operate (ATOs),... - July 14, 2023 - Project Hosts
Former L.A. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl & Troutman Pepper Law Firm Honored at Inner City Law Center’s 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon
The awards luncheon also featured remarks from Los Angeles Board Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a special pre-recorded message from Mayor Karen Bass and personal stories from Inner City Law Center clients. - June 16, 2023 - Inner City Law Center
The State of Virginia is Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security with CodeLock®
The State of Virginia is Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security by awarding a strategic VIPC grant to CodeLock® in their effort to assist software developers in complying with new federal regulations. - June 14, 2023 - CodeLock
Maryland Officials and Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse During PROTECT Week 2023
AARP Maryland, the Maryland Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Financial Regulation in the Maryland Department of Labor, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office — along with a coalition of federal, local... - June 13, 2023 - AARP Maryland
Paragon Cyber Solutions Becomes an Authorized CMMC C3PAO
Overseen by the Department of Defense (DoD) and The Cyber AB, Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC successfully passed the CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessment administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), meeting all CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) requirements. - June 08, 2023 - Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC
Clubhouse International Hosts Global Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funding for the Clubhouse Approach to Recovery
Clubhouse International is proud to power Clubhouse Giving Day™. Now in its third year, the initiative offers an excellent opportunity for the global Clubhouse network to come together to raise awareness about mental illness and to raise funds that will grow and strengthen the Clubhouse approach to recovery around the world. - June 01, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Skeeter Emergency Vehicles Expands Dealer Network with South Coast Fire Equipment
Skeeter Emergency Vehicles announced today the expansion of their dealer network with the addition of South Coast Fire Equipment. This addition will further increase both service and sales for SEV customers in Southern California. Headquartered in Corona, California, South Coast Fire Equipment has... - May 26, 2023 - Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
Clubhouse International Launches US Advocacy Campaign This Mental Health Awareness Month
Clubhouse International recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting several awareness-raising initiatives including the launch of a US Advocacy and Awareness campaign, Healing Minds, Powering Communities, in partnership with Fountain House NY, and other US advocacy organizations that aims to effect policy change and increase funding for mental health services. - May 25, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Nation’s Kidney Care Community Applauds Congress’ Efforts to Implement Forecast Error Adjustment
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today applauded letters led by Senators Ben Cardin... - May 22, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Field & Fork Network Receives $2 Million Appropriation in New York State Budget to Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY
Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers Field & Fork Network is pleased to announce that it has been included in the New York State budget for the second year in a row. The organization received bipartisan support for a $2 million appropriation that will help expand its Double Up Food Bucks NY program. Double Up is a vital program that increases food access by connecting New York farmers, grocers, and residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. - May 17, 2023 - Field & Fork Network
Joe Earley Releases Statement on Expiration of Title 42
Joe Earley stated, “The failures of the Biden Administration to Protect the American People, to Protect American Society, and to Protect our National Sovereignty are on full display with the egregious neglect to secure our southern border, thus permitting a flow of illegal immigration, illegal drugs, and creating a humanitarian crisis.” - May 15, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
Kensington Sales Group Confirms Expansion Into Broader GovTech Coverage
Kensington Sales Group, the leading provider of lead generation services to government contractors, confirms expansion into broader GovTech coverage. - May 12, 2023 - Kensington Sales Group
New Financial Wellness Center Opens in San Diego Promise Zone
Residents and businesses can get no-cost financial coaching. - May 11, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
New Financial Wellness Center Opens in San Diego's Promise Zone
Local residents can access no-cost personal financial coaching. - May 10, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Announces the Launch of Almost Home - a New Pathway to Affordable Homeownership
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) is pleased to announce the launch of Almost Home, a new program to help more low-income individuals become homeowners. The Almost Home Press Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 11 am on 2226 Lamotte Street in Wilmington. - April 27, 2023 - Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
Summary of Criminal Law and Procedure in the US in Swahili
“Summary of Criminal Law and Procedures in the United States” is an informative resource that provides a brief overview of the criminal justice system, including the court system, and legal procedures. It also includes information on criminal offenses and their associated penalties, as well as important legal terms and concepts. The booklet has been translated into Swahili to better serve refugees and immigrants from Swahili-speaking countries. - April 26, 2023 - Mucyo Balinda
Tharseo IT and SMACT Works, Inc. Join Forces to Reshape PeopleSoft Migrations to OCI in Government and Higher Education Sectors
The collaboration between Tharseo IT and SMACT Works, Inc. is truly a game-changer for PeopleSoft migrations to OCI in the Government and Higher Education sectors. - April 21, 2023 - Tharseo IT
Mugshot Removal After Expungement
Arrest records can appear online even after expungement. RemoveMyMugshot.org launches a service to help with mugshot removal. - April 18, 2023 - RemoveMyMugshot.org
Southwest Tennessee Community College launches Southwest Workforce Solutions Center at Open House and Career Fair April 20, 2023
Southwest Tennessee Community College will launch the Southwest Workforce Solutions Center April 20, 2023 providing students new career pathways to life-changing credentials and workforce-ready opportunities that will impact the region’s workforce and help close the skills gap. - April 13, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Texas Nuclear Caucus Aims to Position Texas as the Leader in Nuclear Technology
Seven Texas legislators today announced the establishment of the Texas Nuclear Caucus, a coalition of lawmakers focused on the full value chain of the nuclear industry, from energy and technology to medicine and waste, and positioning Texas as the leader in all aspects of the peaceful and... - April 12, 2023 - Texas Blockchain Council
Wildfire Safety Expo to Address Wildfire Preparedness on April 15
The Wildfire Safety Expo is designed to engage, equip, and educate people of all ages on wildfire/fire preparedness and safety through fun interactive activities and demonstrations. - April 12, 2023 - Green Valley Fire Safe Council
Dubai and Doha's Innovative Spirit and Economic Diversification Efforts Propel Them to Top Ranks above U.S. Cities, in 16th Innovation Cities Index
The Innovation Cities Index lead ranking has placed the mid-Eastern capital of Dubai 14th in the world from 500 cities. This puts a Mid-Eastern capital ahead of U.S. cities like Seattle (home to Microsoft) and Atlanta (home to Coca-Cola) in the updated 16th annual city ranking released by Australian firm 2ThinkNow. More successful economic diversification and infrastructure than a corporate U.S. focused on words and not actions, include reasons given. - April 10, 2023 - 2ThinkNow
Siddons Martin Emergency Group Joins Together with G&W Diesel Service, Inc.
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group is now providing sales and service in Arkansas and Tennessee in closing of the acquisition of G&W Diesel Service, Inc. of Memphis, TN. - April 05, 2023 - Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
Paperwork Consulting Extends Services to California and Wisconsin
Due to the demanding regulations governed by Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and prevailing wages, Paperwork Consulting has extended its services to multiple military bases in California and Wisconsin. This has expanded the company’s clientele regarding infrastructure for multifamily buildings to now... - March 28, 2023 - Paperwork Consulting
Fend Industries Offers Free Training to Volusia County School Resource Officers (SRO)
Fend Industries is excited to announce that they will be offering free training to all Volusia County School Resource Officers (SROs) in their state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Active Shooter and Use-of-Force simulators. - March 24, 2023 - Fend Industries LLC
Executive Coaching & Consulting Associates Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Washington, DC-based Executive Coaching and Consulting Associates (ECCA) celebrates its 25th Anniversary serving leaders within corporations, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. ECCA has elevated hundreds of clients by delivering tangible results through its transformational coaching and consulting approach. Since its founding, ECCA has helped over 500 businesses and 2000 leaders in 80 industries, 50 states, and 18 countries to achieve measurable results and meaningful success. - March 21, 2023 - ECCA
Zachary L. Green Named Veteran of the Week by South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Zachary L. Green, founder and managing partner of Warrior Enterprises LLC, has been named the Veteran of the Week by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA). Green was nominated by retired SCDVA Secretary Will Grimsley for his honorable service within the U.S. Marine Corps... - March 20, 2023 - Warrior Enterprises LLC
Michael Gove Visits Greencore’s Multi-Award Winning, Zero-Carbon Development
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities visited the multi-award winning development Springfield Meadows, in Southmoor, Oxfordshire, last week. He was joined by the local MP, David Johnston. The development of 25 climate positive homes is built to be better than net-zero embodied carbon and aims to be net-zero energy in use. - March 20, 2023 - Greencore Construction
Joseph Earley Announces Candidacy for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
As a patriot and a veteran, Joe Earley stood in the gap as a firewall, defending freedom from tyranny and liberty from oppression. As the elected representative of the 2nd District of West Virginia, Joe Earley will honor the legacy of past generations of Americans that sacrificed greatly to make America the great nation it is. Our country will stand, once again, as a beacon of Freedom and Individual Liberty. - March 02, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
Streit Group Launches Armoured Vehicle Manufacturing and Assembling Facility in Uganda
Streit Group in partnership with NEC held a successful two-day launch of the NEC- Streit Armoured Vehicle Factory at the shores of Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola, Uganda. - February 28, 2023 - Streit Group
University of North Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance, and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - February 24, 2023 - iGrad
The University of West Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
UWG’s iGrad platform includes comprehensive, customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - February 16, 2023 - iGrad
Project Hosts Receives FedRAMP High Ready Status on Amazon Web Services
Project Hosts, a leading provider of turnkey compliance services for government and healthcare clouds, announced today that its Federal Private Cloud is now FedRAMP® High Ready on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This status indicates that the Federal Private Cloud meets the highest standards of... - February 10, 2023 - Project Hosts, Inc.
Project Hosts’ PaaS Has Been Prioritized by the JAB
Project Hosts, a leading provider of turnkey compliance services for healthcare and government clouds, has been selected to work with the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) for a Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) for its FedRAMP® High Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering on AWS. Project... - February 08, 2023 - Project Hosts, Inc.
Patricia L. Blake Chosen as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia L. Blake of Yerington, Nevada has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements in the field of law enforcement. About Patricia L. Blake Patricia L. Blake is an author and retired police... - February 08, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
KE Law Group Announces Name Change to Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC
KE Law Group, PLLC, with its practice focused in the areas of public finance, establishment and representation of special districts, local government law and construction law matters announced today that it has changed its name to Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC. The new name reflects the personal commitment the founders and firm have to each other and to providing clients with efficient, responsive and business-minded strategic thinking in its legal counsel. - February 06, 2023 - Kilinski Van Wyk PLLC
International Intelligence Network (Intellenet) Appoints Jeffrey Stein as Executive Director
Intellenet has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Stein, LPI, BAI, CCDI, V.S.M as Executive Director of Intellenet, a worldwide network of investigators and security consultants specializing in law enforcement, investigations, intelligence and private security effective March 28, 2022. Effective November 23, 2022, Intellenet ’s Board of Directors established a Chairman of the Board, where Stein was appointed Chairman. - February 04, 2023 - Intellenet
DHS Awards $348,859 to The Foster Lane
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded The Foster Lane $348,859 to bring 23 parenting workshops to parents and people who support families in the Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) Waiver program. This funding is part of a total of $17.3 million awarded to 69... - February 03, 2023 - The Foster Lane
Washington SECO Awards Moetivations, Inc. the Statewide Contract for 9-1-1 PSAP Training & LMS Platform
After careful consideration and extensive research, Moetivations, Inc., a professional services company dedicated to serving 9-1-1, Emergency Communications Centers, and First Responders throughout the Nation, has been awarded a statewide contract from the Washington Military Department. This contract will be managed by the 911 Telecommunicator Training Program at the State 911 Coordinators Office (SECO) at Emergency Management Division. - January 31, 2023 - Moetivations, Inc
Paperwork Consulting Extends Services to Colorado and Florida
Due to the demanding regulations governed by Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and prevailing wages, Paperwork Consulting has extended its services to Colorado and Florida. Paperwork Consulting specializes in Housing and Urban Development (HUD), city, and state compliance paperwork. The firm collaborates... - January 17, 2023 - Paperwork Consulting
Daniel Vaswani of Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers Explains What Happens at the First Court Date of a Criminal Case in a Recently Released YouTube Video
Attorney Daniel Vaswani, the CEO of Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers, discusses what one needs to know on their first court date, what occurs, and explains how an attorney can help within this process. Check out the full video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j7uOVKIeEU. - December 24, 2022 - Virtuoso Criminal & DUI Lawyers
Texas Bitcoin Miners Curtail Power in Advance of Arctic Blast
As Texas and much of the U.S. confronts the challenges of this winter storm, the bitcoin mining industry in Texas is playing a part in supporting the Texas grid during this challenging time by proactively curtailing power. Bitcoin miners in Texas and the Texas Blockchain Council are working with... - December 23, 2022 - Texas Blockchain Council
Longtime Community Leader Sallie Clark Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Colorado Springs – Clark Brings Proven Results and Executive Experience
Local business owner, former federal agency state director and local elected city and county leader, Sallie Clark, recently announced her candidacy to seek the office of Colorado Springs mayor. The election will be held in April of 2023. - December 21, 2022 - Citizens for Sallie Clark
ASCI Federal Services LLC Certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
ASCI Federal Services LLC (ASCI) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). - December 20, 2022 - ASCI Federal Services LLC